Gazela is back in Philadelphia, her home port, after a three week sail in the Chesapeake Bay. She is docked at Penn’s Landing in front of the Summerfest roller rink. Visitors are welcome to stop by and see her, and Tug Jupiter, too, this summer!
Gazela sailing home to Philadelphia
Gazela began her journey home on Monday. Click here to follow her route as she sails back to Philadelphia.
Gazela Arrives in Norfolk for Harborfest ’16!
Gazela and her crew arrived in Norfolk today, after having a great time sailing in the Chesapeake Bay. During the past four days, the crew has enjoyed sailing, dory rowing, boat operation, and working hard to get Gazela ready to welcome visitors at Norfolk Harborfest this weekend.
Norfolk Harborfest is in its 40th anniversary year celebrating America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival. Gazela is proud to be part of the festivities, which will run from June 9-12. Click here for more information, including a schedule of events.
Gazela sailing in the Chesapeake Bay
Gazela departed Baltimore on June 6 and is en route to Norfolk, Virginia for Harborfest.
Track her progress here
Gazela open for tours in Baltimore through June 4
Gazela is in Baltimore and will be open for tours through this weekend! For more information about Sail Baltimore’s schedule, click here
Follow Gazela’s progress on her Chesapeake trip!
Gazela departed Philadelphia on May 31 for a 17-day Chesapeake Bay sailing trip, with port stops at Chesapeake City, Baltimore, and Norfolk.
Follow her progress at AIS Vessel Tracking: Gazela Primeiro
Gazela to set sail on May 31
Gazela is scheduled to depart Philadelphia on May 31 for a three-week sail to the Chesapeake Bay. The first port stop is Baltimore, where she will be docked at Inner Harbor and open for tours from June 2 to June 5.
http://www.baltimore.org/events/sail-baltimore-presents-gazela-tall-ship
Getting Gazela ready to sail
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who pitched in to assemble the rig and make crane day on May 15 at the Navy Yard a success. By the end of the day, the masts were re-stepped and the ship was moved back to Penn’s Landing.
The task of attaching and tuning the standing rigging, as well us sending up the spars, prepping and painting, and a myriad of other tasks to get her ship-shape is underway.
Recruiting potluck on April 2
April 2 after work 1730 on board Gazela
Bring a dish. Bring a bottle. Bring a friend and turn them on to the ship. Please email volunteer@gazela.org and let us know if you can help by bringing a big pot of something to eat or help with set-up or clean-up.
Register Now: Spring 2016 Sail Training Classes
For those of you who are new to our little band of sailors and are looking forward to getting underway this season, we are offering sail training classes this spring.
The mandatory Level 1 class – Introduction to Gazela – will be offered four times on Sundays. All dates 10 am to 4 pm, aboard Gazela:
- April 3
- April 17
- May 1
- May 15
Please register for one of the classes at this link.
This class, provided at no cost only to active Guild members, covers a variety of basic topics ranging from knot tying, line handling, learning the ship, emergency stations and watchstanding roles. For new members, you will receive a copy of the Gazela crew manual, a log book, and a complimentary piece of rope for knot tying.